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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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